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NSW · 2 points

External Waterproofing: Balconies, Decks and AS 4654 in Practice

External above-ground waterproofing fails differently from internal wet areas — UV, movement, ponding and trafficable finishes all attack the membrane. Master falls, upturns, drainage and the details that decide whether a balcony lasts.

  • Technical issues
  • Phone-friendly, progress saves as you go
  • Assessed — unlimited attempts
  • PDF certificate on completion

Buy this course · $39.00 or save with a points pack

You'll learn: Detail and verify an external balcony or deck waterproofing system — falls, substrate, membrane selection, upturns, penetrations and drainage — to the requirements of AS 4654.2 and the NCC, and supervise it so the details survive the following trades.

  • NSW: 2 points (Technical issues)

What’s inside

  1. About this course
  2. why balconies fail differently
  3. Which standard applies, and why it matters
  4. Falls: the detail that decides everything
  5. Substrate preparation and the movement problem
  6. Upturns, thresholds and the flush-finish problem
  7. Penetrations, outlets and drainage
  8. Protecting the membrane after it is installed
  9. Flood testing: the only chance you get
  10. Tiling and finishes over a membrane
  11. Diagnosing a balcony leak
  12. Maintenance, handover and setting expectations
  13. Membrane types and how they behave
  14. Podiums, roof terraces and balconies over habitable space

Plus 3 knowledge checks, 2 site scenarios, 1 drag-and-drop task and an assessment at the end.

Reviewed by a NSW building practitioner.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this course has been prepared using best endeavours to ensure that it is accurate, current and relevant at the time of publication. However, building legislation, regulations, standards, codes, policies and their interpretation may change over time and, in some circumstances, may be subject to interpretation or vary depending on the specific circumstances of a project.

The information provided is intended as general educational guidance only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for project-specific professional advice or verification.

Builders, contractors and other industry professionals are encouraged to independently verify the applicable requirements for each project, including the relevant legislation, regulations, standards, approvals and authority requirements, having regard to the specific site, building, construction method and circumstances.

PointCPD makes no representation or guarantee that the information provided will be applicable to every project or circumstance and recommends that participants seek appropriate professional or regulatory advice where clarification is required.